They expected their heist to yield coin, not
conspiracies. What the former mercenaries find is a deadly plot that
could destroy their country.
The nation of Arian may
have recently shed its monarchy for a more democratic government, but
reform hasn’t changed the rules of survival on the streets. Currency is
king, and almost everyone is for sale . . . at the right price.
Ex-warrior
and sell-sword Kaimana knows this well. When he hears his corrupt old
employer is on his deathbed, Kaimana sees a chance to pay off his
gambling debts and recruits a friend to help him unburden his former
employer of a few valuables. Laurenze, a half-elven expert thief who
worked with the rest of their defunct mercenary group, agrees to come
out of retirement for one last job.
Unfortunately, their plan
goes sideways when they discover the old man used them to consolidate
the country’s riches into one person’s coffers: Twylo, a ruthless
politician running in the next election who will set reforms back by
decades—or worse—if he ever gains enough power.
Kaimana and
Laurenze alert the remaining members of their group, who scattered after
a disastrous mission drove them apart almost a decade ago. Twylo may
have the upper hand, but he has no clue who he’s double-crossed . . .
and they’re going to make sure it’s the worst mistake of his life.
"Embers Rising" is the first of a series.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Sterling Carmichael was born and raised in Edmonton, Canada. After traveling he eventually found his way to Edinburgh, where he lived and worked
for a year before heading home again. After returning to Canada
he entered the rat race and while he has enjoyed a fruitful
career, he knew that it was
something that was just a means to an end. It was writing that
had always captivated him and the urge to become an author was
too strong to ignore.
Today in his free time Sterling enjoys sampling craft beers, reading works of
fantasy fiction, playing various musical instruments poorly, attempting
to retain physical fitness, and generally consuming way too much pop
culture. He is a huge Star Trek geek and could spend hours arguing with
friends about the various series’ merits, episodes, and characters.
